Production Operator I — 2nd & 3rd Shift Roles

Akzo Nobel; Warsaw (IN); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

AkzoNobel is hiring for production operator positions at our Warsaw, Indiana facility. The roles involve packaging, palletizing, and handling raw materials as part of an ISO/compliance-driven team that emphasizes safety and quality control.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and packaging lines, maintaining housekeeping, recording batch data, and participating in plant safety programs. A high school diploma and basic math skills are required, with SAP experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent.
• Basic math skills.
• Strong tow motor driving skills.
• Good computer skills with Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Some experience with SAP preferred.
• Job requires good interpersonal and communications skills with the ability to interface with AkzoNobel personnel in a confidential manner.
• Ability to lift 55 lbs. several times/daily.

Responsibilities

• Packaging and palletizing of finished product into boxes, drums, gaylords, and supersacks from 15 lb to 2000 lbs.
• General housekeeping.
• Cleaning grinders, extruders, testing equipment and charging equipment
• Forklift operation
• Floor Scrubber operation
• Sampling of raw materials and/or finished good.
• Recording of batch variables and logging data.
• Perform all work safely and injury-free. Must actively participate in improving department and plant safety performance.
• Perform duties according to ISO 14001 procedures and environmental Requirements
• Attend and participate in Warsaw Plant Programs/Committees/Training as required, such as Department Safety, Plant Safety, Behavioral Safety, Housekeeping Audit Teams, ISO, Life Saving Rules or any other safety programs.
• Participate in the Warsaw Safety Journey. Adhere to the Golden Principle which is Simply to intervene to stop work if conditions or behavior are unsafe.

Skills

Tow motor driving

Microsoft Office

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Lifting 55 lbs

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Job description

AkzoNobel is hiring for production operator positions at our Warsaw, Indiana facility. The roles involve packaging, palletizing, and handling raw materials as part of an ISO/compliance-driven team that emphasizes safety and quality control.

Responsibilities include operating forklifts and packaging lines, maintaining housekeeping, recording batch data, and participating in plant safety programs. A high school diploma and basic math skills are required, with SAP experience a plus.